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Divide 40/28 with 8/6

1st number: 1 12/28, 2nd number: 1 2/6

40/28 ÷ 8/6 is 15/14.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 8/6: 6/8
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/28 ÷ 8/6 = 40/28 × 6/8
  3. = 40 × 6/28 × 8 = 240/224
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/14
  5. In mixed form: 11/14

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